How far is Fitchburg, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Whitefish Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Whitefish Bay.
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Start on Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
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Turn left onto County Highway M
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M
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Turn straight
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
747 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road MM
36 m · 3 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
103 m · 8 sec · County Road MM
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
73 m · 14 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
633 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East
1988 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · West Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
2410 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
33.4 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on Egg Harbor Road
537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road
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Turn slight right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Whitefish Bay Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road
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Turn slight left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Whitefish Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Appleton
Merge slight left onto Appleton
56.4 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fitchburg and Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Whitefish Bay?
The road trip is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Fitchburg and 106.1 miles from Whitefish Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fitchburg and Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 174.97 mi (281.59 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 13,770 |
| Coordinates | 44.9058300, -87.2173200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.21732, 44.90583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.21 | $56.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.81 | $63.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.81 | $69.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.67 | $79.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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